Nelson Mapi

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 23, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

Nelson Mapi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 23, 2006. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.32 in the 800m, 3:40.35 in the 1500m, 3:55.90 in the Mile, 7:55.37 in the 3000m and 7:55.37 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.37
2026 season best3:58.37Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:47.32
Last competitionSoutheastern Conference Indoor Track & Field ChampionshipFeb 26, 2026 · 9:40.60
Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.37, 800 m 1:47.32, 2026 season best 3:58.37 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Feb 26, 2026, 9:40.60 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNairobi 2024Kenya 800 m all-time list1:47.321,104 pts––
1500mNairobi 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:40.351,102 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20263:55.901,184 pts–#68
3000mTN 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:55.371,084 pts–#190
3000mIndoorTN 20267:55.371,106 pts–#223
5000mNairobi 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:13.16957 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor3:55.90–Feb 14, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor3:55.90–Feb 14, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026mile-short-track 3:58.37–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m 7:55.37–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m Indoor7:55.37–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:30.66–Feb 21, 2026USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026DistanceMe 9:51.88–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20251500m 3:40.35–Apr 26, 20255th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nelson Mapi's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:58.37, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Nelson Mapi competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:58.37, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship on Feb 26, 2026, 9:40.60.